The Mae Tao clinic, located near the Thailand-Myanmar border, is witnessing an influx of patients seeking healthcare that has become scarce in Myanmar since the military coup in February 2021. Patients arrive with injuries from the conflict, illnesses caused by living in makeshift camps, or chronic untreated conditions due to limited access to care in Myanmar hospitals. The coup and subsequent conflict have severely impacted healthcare facilities in the country, leading to increased demand at Mae Tao clinic.

The situation worsened with the arrival of Cyclone Mocha, causing devastation and exacerbating the healthcare needs in Myanmar, particularly in Rakhine state, where the Rohingya people reside. Water, sanitation, and food are reported to be scarce, and experts anticipate a rise in healthcare requirements. The UN has appealed $333 million to support relief efforts.

Malaria, malnutrition, HIV, and diarrhea cases have increased even before the cyclone. Mae Tao Clinic provides vital healthcare services and offers insights into the situation in Myanmar. However, there is limited awareness of the situation in Thailand, and international NGOs are called upon to provide medical support, food, and shelter.

The coup, conflict, and supply chain disruptions have contributed to the rise in malaria cases. The burning of homes, internal displacement, and population movements near the border have created conditions conducive to malaria transmission. HIV cases have also increased, attributed partly to the difficulty in accessing treatment due to the coup's aftermath. Malnutrition is prevalent among displaced people living in the jungle with limited access to food and water.

Similar situations are observed at Myanmar's borders with India, Laos, Bangladesh, and China, where healthcare needs spill over. Conflict and displacement have impacted these regions, with malaria reintroduced in China's Yunnan province and poor hygiene conditions in India's Mizoram state contributing to disease spread.

Medical centers near the border report a surge in patients, including refugees and those crossing for treatment. The escalation of violence has increased the demand for surgery and urgent medical care. The lack of supplies and limited access to treatment in Myanmar has led to severe consequences, including delayed treatment and worsened conditions.

The dire situation underscores the urgent need for international assistance and support to address the healthcare crisis in Myanmar and the spillover effects in neighboring countries.

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